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The 30% ruling in the Netherlands: who qualifies and what changes in 2027
The 30% ruling in the Netherlands (Expat Scheme): 2026 salary thresholds, the 150 km rule, the €78,600 cap and the drop to 27% from 2027, explained.
6 min readBudgetTaxes in the Netherlands for new residents: the three boxes and your first return
Taxes in the Netherlands for new residents: the three boxes, 2026 box 1 rates, tax credits, the M return in your first year and the common traps.
6 min readBudgetRetire in the Netherlands: AOW, foreign pensions and S1 health cover
Retire in the Netherlands with a foreign pension: how the AOW works (2% cut per uninsured year), S1 cover via a Dutch insurer, and the tax on pensions.
6 min readBudgetCost of living in the Netherlands: what official figures say
Cost of living in the Netherlands in 2026 from official sources: minimum wage, health premium and deductible, rent rules, house prices and childcare help.
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